Amanpuri vs The Upper House
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Upper House |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 40 | 117 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | André Fu (AFSO) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Upper House |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Upper House |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Upper House |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
The Upper House
- The quiet luxury hotel features 117 spacious rooms on floors 38–49 of Pacific Place in Admiralty, designed by André Fu.
- Includes Salisterra on floor 49, The Lawn garden lounge, complimentary Maxi Bar, and oversized limestone spa bathrooms.
- Located in Admiralty above Pacific Place MTR, a 30-minute Airport Express train or car ride from Hong Kong Airport (HKG).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

